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CBZ Holdings is accelerating its expansion into the regional insurance market as part of a broader strategy to grow an impactful balance sheet to US$2 billion by 2028.
Group chief executive Lawrence Nyazema said in an interview on CNBC Africa on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Nyazema said CBZ, whose balance sheet has grown from about US$1 billion to just over
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The Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has announced the cancellation of membership of ZB Building Society and FBC Building Society from the Deposit Protection Scheme following the withdrawal of their operating licences by financial regulators.
In a statement, the DPC said ZB Building Society ceased to be a member of the Scheme after its operating licence and registration were cancelled
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During the 2025/26 festive season, when traffic volumes and accident risks traditionally surge, the Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) implemented a targeted highway emergency response initiative that demonstrated how coordinated, multi-stakeholder action can save lives and strengthen public confidence.
The initiative saw the deployment of ambulances along major national
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The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has called on Zimbabwe’s insurance industry to radically broaden its market focus and product offerings as part of a renewed strategy aimed at lifting the country’s low insurance penetration rate and modernizing regulatory oversight.
Speaking at the Southern Africa Insurance indaba, IPEC director of insurance and microinsurance Sibongile
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Old Mutual Zimbabwe says engagements with authorities continue on the potential lifting of the suspension from trading on the main bourse, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).
In June 2020, Old Mutual Zimbabwe, PPC, and Seed Co International were suspended by the government from Zimbabwe’s main bourse due to the fungibility of their shares.
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Old Mutual Limited delivered adjusted headline earnings of R4.2 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2025, uplifting return on net asset value to 15.5% amid sales and persistency pressures.
The group’s adjusted headline earnings growth of 29% was driven by strong underwriting performance in Old Mutual Insure and strong equity market performance, particularly in South Africa and
CABS champions ESG and environmental stewardship in 2025
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CENTRAL Africa Building Society (CABS) has taken bold steps to champion environmental sustainability, showing that financial institutions can lead the way in responsible corporate practices.
In line with its sustainability agenda and national energy objectives, CABS commissioned a solar power plant at its Northridge Park headquarters,
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Zimbabwe’s Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Douglas Mombeshora, has commended the partnership between Old Mutual Zimbabwe and the Eye Institute, highlighting its impact on strengthening health delivery in Zimbabwe.
The partnership, which aims to tackle critical challenges in eye health, has made significant strides in restoring sight and dignity to senior citizens and vulnerable
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The Government recently reviewed Levies, Licenses, Fees and Permits for the Agriculture Sector as part of broader efforts to reduce the cost of doing business, foster economic growth, and improve the ease of doing business. The review, which started in July 2025, focuses on simplifying regulatory requirements, reducing bureaucratic hurdles, and promoting competitiveness, with specific
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HARARE, Zimbabwe is set to host the 29th Reinsurance Forum of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO), a gathering expected to bring together industry leaders, regulators, and policymakers from across the continent and beyond.
Slated for the 11th to the 15th of October 2025, the forum that will be at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare will run under the theme “Growth for the African